Relocation comparison
Phoenix, AZ → Raleigh, NC
Moving from Phoenix, AZ to Raleigh, NC? Cost of living in Raleigh, NC is about 4% lower. A $100,000 lifestyle in Phoenix, AZ costs about $96,262 in Raleigh, NC. Here are the numbers.
Cost of living
−4%
103 vs 107 index
Matches a $100,000 lifestyle
$96,262
Matches a $100,000 lifestyle
Median 2-bed rent
−$100
$1,600/mo
Median home price
−$10,000
$440,000 median
What you'd need to earn to keep your lifestyle
| Salary today (Phoenix, AZ) | Equivalent there (Raleigh, NC) |
|---|---|
| $75,000 | $72,196 |
| $100,000 | $96,262 |
| $150,000 | $144,393 |
Illustrative figures for planning, not financial advice. Cost-of-living index uses US average = 100.
Questions people ask about this move
- Is Raleigh, NC more expensive than Phoenix, AZ?
- No. Cost of living in Raleigh, NC is about 4% lower than Phoenix, AZ (index 103 vs 107, US average = 100).
- How much do you need to earn in Raleigh, NC to match a $100,000 lifestyle in Phoenix, AZ?
- About $96,262. That's the salary in Raleigh, NC that buys roughly what $100,000 buys in Phoenix, AZ.
- What's the difference in housing between Phoenix, AZ and Raleigh, NC?
- Median 2-bed rent is $100/mo less, and the median home price is about $10,000 lower in Raleigh, NC.
- How does state income tax compare?
- Raleigh, NC runs about 4.5% versus 2.5% in Phoenix, AZ. On $100,000, that's roughly $2,000/yr more in tax.
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